legend

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Brought in to replace club legend Kevin de Bruyne, Cherki had big boots to fill but the early signs suggest he can plug the hole left by the brilliant Belgian and his creativity.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The 83-year-old rock legend did his latest underplay at L.A.’s Fonda Theatre on Friday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Football legend Pele once trod its turf, and international sporting competitions have been held there.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

They feature a power forward from Montenegro, a pair of 7-foot brothers from Croatia and the high-scoring son of an NBA legend from Serbia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

He remembered a Greek legend about a girl on an island....Maybe one of his friends had mentioned it?

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan